Untitled (White, Blacks, Grays on Maroon)
c. 1963
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1 work across 1 institution
Zurich's Kunsthaus Zürich holds 1 work by Mark Rothko (1903–1970) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Rothko was a leading figure of Color Field painting, who believed his large, luminous canvases of hovering colour could evoke profound emotional and spiritual states. Born in Latvia, he emigrated to the US as a child and spent his career in New York. The Rothko Chapel in Houston and the Tate Modern's Seagram Murals room are dedicated permanent installations of his work.
Works by Mark Rothko are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Kunsthaus Zürich
💎 Hidden GemZurich · 1 work on display
About the artist
Mark Rothko
American/Latvian · Abstract Expressionism / Color Field · 1903–1970
Rothko was a leading figure of Color Field painting, who believed his large, luminous canvases of hovering colour could evoke profound emotional and spiritual states. Born in Latvia, he emigrated to the US as a child and spent his career in New York. The Rothko Chapel in Houston and the Tate Modern's Seagram Murals room are dedicated permanent installations of his work.
Key works
No. 61 (Rust and Blue)Orange and YellowSeagram Murals
Frequently asked questions
How many Mark Rothko paintings are on display in Zurich?
Our current data shows 1 Mark Rothko painting on display in Zurich, held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Which museum in Zurich has the most Mark Rothko paintings?
Kunsthaus Zürich holds all 1 known Mark Rothko work in Zurich.
Where else can I see Mark Rothko's paintings?
Mark Rothko's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Mark Rothko →
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